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Stuffed Pike

Name: Stuffed Pike
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 whole pike (1.2–1.5 kg), cleaned; 2 medium onions; 2 medium carrots; 1 slice of stale white bread (crustless); 100 ml milk; 2 eggs; 3 tbsp oil; salt, pepper to taste; 1 bunch fresh parsley; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 200 ml dry white wine; 200 ml fish stock or water; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; 1 lemon (juice and slices); 2 tbsp olive oil; a few bay leaves; whole black peppercorns

Stuffed pike is a festive dish from traditional Romanian cuisine, specific to regions with rich rivers and lakes. The fish is emptied of flesh, which is then mixed with vegetables, eggs, and seasonings, restuffed into the skin, and baked until golden and fragrant. The result is visually spectacular and delicious, perfect for holiday meals.

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Servings

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Prep

60 min

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Cook

55 min

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Total

approx. 2 hours

🥘Ingredients

servings

Main ingredients

For baking and sauce

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

1 whole stuffed pike (4–6 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 2 days in an airtight container or wrapped, refrigerated.

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Freezer

Freezing after baking is not recommended — the stuffing texture may deteriorate.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 200g)

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Calories

210 kcal

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Protein

28 g

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Fat

9 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Dry white wine (Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc)

🥂Vegetable rice or pilaf

🥂Rosemary roasted new potatoes

🥂Green salad with lemon dressing

💡Variations

Replace the bread with cooked rice for a heartier, gluten-free stuffing.

Add sautéed mushrooms to the filling for a richer, earthy flavor.

Cook on a grill or griddle instead of the oven for a smokier flavor.